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Bedroom decor: Moody and dramatic master suite

The master bedroom before

Christine's master bedroom, an uninspiring white rectangle with a tiny closet and ensuite, was a dumping ground for her family of six.

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By: Rosemary Counter
Source: Ashley Capp

Bedroom decor: Moody and dramatic master suite

A dramatic result

"Dramatic and moody - but still cozy," says Christine of her modern black and white creation that balances girly artwork and accents with dark, masculine furniture. "It's always tit-for-tat in a bedroom," she says. "It's a piece you both have to feel good in."

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By: Rosemary Counter
Source: Ashley Capp

Bedroom decor: Moody and dramatic master suite

The layout

At 14 by 17 feet with a small alcove for the door, the room is large but also long. A vintage settee at the foot of the bed shortens the distance between the two far walls. "Beforehand, it felt a bit like a bowling alley," says Christine.

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By: Rosemary Counter
Source: Ashley Capp

Bedroom decor: Moody and dramatic master suite

Camouflaged decor

To camouflage the black furniture set and create a bold backdrop for daring accents, homeowner and designer Christine Dovey chose to paint the walls black.